Ernie Alvarez

Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/03/2010 - 11:44

"As soon as I learned about Tom's heroic efforts to bring awareness about this serious environmental emergency, I immediately decided to join him by putting in a few hundred extra miles for the cause. For my part, I will paddle around the entire Puerto Rico island chain. I put myself as another example for other regions of the world to emulate to do their part to save our oceans and planet, mile after mile."

Ernie and his team in Puerto Rico including Camille Splain and Arkboards regional manager, Carlos Macias, urge businesses and individuals to "get on board" by sponsoring and contributing to Plastic Free Ocean. Arkboards is an Event Support Sponsor and Event Product Sponsor of Plastic Free Ocean.

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Curious sharks and dolphins through the keys; wide, empty expanses far offshore; fish jumping head-high and surprised alligators along the Intracoastal waterway. Spectacular sunrises. Now that the high winds are taking a rest, it’s brutally hot on the water.

Interested fishing boat and mega yacht captains along the way call out, “You’re doing what? How many miles? Wow! Good luck, man.” Lots of “Attaboys,” and “Great cause,” mixed with an occasional, “You must be nuts.”

“Check it out on Plastic Free Ocean .org,” Tom yells back.

From the start in Key West, Tom will soon have paddled the entire Florida coast. In a few more days, he’ll be paddling into Georgia waters. To follow Tom’s daily progress, see photos taken along the way, and post messages for Tom and the team, go to the Plastic Free Ocean Facebook page here.